Photos: Building a Medieval Castle in the 21st Century
After more than 25 years, workers using 13th-century tools and techniques have now completed most of Guédelon Castle.
 

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An aerial view of Guédelon Castle in Treigny, France, in 2023 (Aufort Jerome / Getty)

 

More than 25 years ago, Michel Guyot, the owner of a French château, launched an experimental castle-building project. Workers using tools and techniques from the 13th century have now completed most of Guédelon Castle, and about 300,000 visitors a year come to watch and learn.

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